It’s that time of year again. Here are some OBX Halloween happenings:
“Haunted Albemarle“
Past local residents of Elizabeth City, aka Jr. Docents as costumed interpreters, tell their stories. Hear from Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, a Civil War soldier, an Albemarle suffragette, Nell Cropsy, a past North Carolina governor, and other notorious Albemarle residents. Take a map and explore the cemetery on your own afterwards. For more information please call 252-335-1453.
Trick or Treat Under The Sea
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Ghosts and strange aquatic creatures will greet children as they enjoy this “spooktacular” event. Hosting the event is Count Sharkula who always scares up lots of ghoulish fun. Crazy costume contests, creepy crafts, spine-tingling scream contests and yummy munchies are just a few of the things to howl about. Tickets are limited. Ticket sales begin October 1st and will be sold at the Aquarium. Admission. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (252) 473-3494, (800) 832-3474 or www.ncaquariums.com.
Outer Banks Spooktacular 5k
The Outer Banks Running Club in training and planning a marathon tune-up 5K race, which will couple as a Halloween race, to be held within the Martin’s Point neighborhood on Oct. 25th. There will be a children’s costume fun run!
Haunted Corolla Village
October 30th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Come join us in Currituck Heritage Park for a ghoulishly good time. Jump on board the Haunted Hayride through Historic Corolla Village to hear ghostly stories of yesteryear. And then if you dare, walk the spooky park grounds, and be prepared to be scared. $6.00 per person. Meet at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education for Programs presented in the lobby & auditorium! Seasonal snacks available from local vendors! Enter our Carved Pumpkin Contest. Bring your own flashlight. For more information please call 252.453.0221or visit www.WhaleHeadClub.org.
CARVED PUMPKIN CONTEST
Thursday, October 29th, 2009. Cash Prizes: 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $25, 3rd Place $10. Contest Details: Bring Jack-O-Lantern to Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla on Thursday from 12 pm – 5 pm; Pumpkin must have luminaries (not candles); Judging will take place on Thursday at 6 pm; Pumpkins will be displayed at Haunted Corolla Village on Friday October 30th, 2009; Pumpkins may be collected after 9pm on Friday or donated for compost. For more information, please call 252-453-0221 EXT 8
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